Are you feeling more forgetful? Easily overwhelmed? Struggling to focus?
Are the strategies you've relied on for years not working anymore?
In this episode, we sit down with Natalie Rivans, CEO of re-origin, Certified Menopause Coach, and neuroscience and somatic practice professional, to unpack why so many women begin struggling with concentration, anxiety, emotional regulation, and executive function during midlife.
Natalie explains why ADHD often goes unrecognized in women, how hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause may make existing challenges more noticeable, and why nervous system regulation isn't about being calm all the time.
We also explore brain retraining, neuroplasticity, and practical tools to help you interrupt overwhelming thought patterns, manage stress, and build confidence through small, repeatable actions.
Don't worry. You don't need to completely overhaul your life to start feeling more in control. Sometimes the most powerful place to begin is with one small change.
Natalie’s Links:
(00:00:57) Welcome Natalie Rivans to the Podcast
(00:05:30) How Brain Retraining and Neuroplasticity Work
(00:11:21) Why Traditional Meditation Can Be Hard With ADHD
(00:16:30) Why So Many Women Discover ADHD Later in Life
(00:21:03) Can Perimenopause Make ADHD Symptoms Worse?
(00:25:02) Simple ADHD Strategies When You're Feeling Overwhelmed
(00:34:01) Estrogen, Dopamine, Brain Fog & ADHD
(00:40:23) Nervous System Dysregulation: Signs and Symptoms
(00:44:06) Practical Nervous System Regulation Tools That Help
(00:52:20) What Helps Build a Resilient Flexible Nervous System
(00:59:11) Where to find Natalie
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